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Vintage 1943 WWII Propaganda Poster — “This Is the Enemy”Original U.S. Office of War Information Poster No. 76Offered for sale is a large-format World War II-era American propaganda poster titled:“THIS IS THE ENEMY”The poster features a Nazi-uniformed arm bearing a swastika driving a dagger through a copy of the Holy Bible. The striking image was designed to communicate the threat posed by Nazi ideology during World War II.The poster was issued in 1943 by the U.S. Office of War Information and printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office.Poster details* Title: This Is the Enemy
* Date: 1943
* Publisher: U.S. Office of War Information
* Poster number: OWI Poster No. 76
* Approximate size: 28½ × 40 inches
* Medium: Color lithographic poster on paper
* Artist attribution: Commonly credited to Barbara Marks
* Government printing number: 1943-O-533688
* Subject: World War II, anti-Nazi propaganda, freedom of religionConditionThe poster displays age-related wear consistent with an approximately 83-year-old vintage paper poster. Visible condition issues include: ZOOM INTO ALL PHOTOS! Incredible shape for an 83 yr old piece of paper .* Original fold lines and creasing
* Edge and corner wear
* Areas of discoloration and/or staining
* Signs of handling and storage wearPlease examine all photographs carefully for details of the condition. The poster has not been professionally restored, linen-backed, or authenticated by an independent expert.It is being sold as pictured and in its present condition.Historical informationThis poster was part of the U.S. government’s World War II propaganda campaign and warned Americans about the ideological and religious threat associated with Nazi Germany. Examples of this poster are held in museum and library collections.A striking and historically significant piece of World War II graphic art suitable for a militaria collection, vintage poster display, or historical memorabilia collection.The poster will be carefully packaged for shipping.Please contact me with any questions before purchasing.
